Cook

2 days ago

Peterborough, Canada AON Inc. Full time

**Join Our Team and Make a Difference Today**

** SIGNING BONUS**
- **If you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then this is the career opportunity for you.**_ **The Gardens of Peterborough **_**are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s.**_**Our caring and highly skilled staff promotes family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents.**_
- Do you value work-life balance? AON’s Cooks are creating chef-inspired meals during the day and are home with their families in the evenings. With every other weekend off, you can pursue your culinary passion while enjoying life to the fullest._

**The Gardens of Peterborough** are looking for **Cooks** who will share in our passion for providing quality care and superior levels of service to our residents. As a Cook, we will rely upon you to provide our residents and visitors with high quality, nutritionally balanced meals. You will manage your role efficiently while providing exemplary customer service with kindness and enthusiasm.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare food for residents following approved recipes and ensuring that portion control, temperature, and food presentation guidelines are adhered to
- Manage food preparation for special seasonal events and catering as required
- Consistently review residents’ regular and therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and food allergies and communicate such information to staff
- Maintain required records including menu changes, food orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks etc.
- Ensure appropriate communication occurs within and across departments
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment

**Qualifications**:

- Must have Safe Food Handlers certificate; chef training or a culinary management diploma _preferred_
- Minimum 2 years cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, or institutional setting _preferred_
- Familiarity with therapeutic diets and nutritional standards for seniors an asset
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team
- Available to work varied shifts as assigned.
- Shifts range from 6am to 8pm

**Why Choose The Gardens of Peterborough?**
- Every other weekend off
- Regular shifts end by 8:00pm daily
- Annual wage increases
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Contribute to seasonal menu design
- Job security in a beautiful, home-like work environment

AON Inc. offers **competitive compensation**; premiums available for papered Cooks

AON Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process. We welcome and thank all applicants; however only those selected for interview will be contacted

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Signing bonus

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

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